How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Elantra, which is 8% of the 379 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2010 Elantra.

At what mileage do 2010 Elantra transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 46,254 miles.

What kinds of transmission problems do owners report on the 2010 Elantra?

Owners describe hesitation before accelerating, slipping into what feels like neutral at highway speeds, jerking or lunging shifts, and rough shifting accompanied by shaking or rattling.

How does the 2010 Elantra compare to other Elantra years for this problem?

The 2010 model's 8% share of complaints in this area is similar to several other years, such as 2016 (11%) and 2018 (9%), but lower than 2020's 19% share.

2010 Hyundai Elantra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 46,254. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 32; 8% of 379
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,254 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the automatic transmission hesitating or delaying before accelerating from a stop, sometimes at speeds around 40 to 50 mph.
Several report the transmission slipping or dropping into what feels like neutral at highway speeds, with RPMs spiking before the car re-engages gear.
Some owners report the transmission lunging or jerking forward when shifting, in one case leading to a dealer replacing the transmission at 37,400 miles.
Multiple complaints describe shaking, rattling, or rough shifting between gears around 35 to 40 mph, along with reduced acceleration.
Owners note that reverse gear also hesitates before the car suddenly moves backward.
In some cases dealers could not duplicate the failure or found no problem during diagnosis, leaving the condition unresolved.

When 2010 Hyundai Elantra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2011, latest Sep 28, 2022.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Sep 2022; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201032 (8%)
201121 (5%)
201240 (6%)
201357 (4%)
201421 (5%)
201518 (7%)
201631 (11%)
201762 (8%)
201824 (9%)
201911 (4%)
202047 (19%)
20217 (5%)
20227 (7%)
20239 (9%)
20243 (6%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 32 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Elantra, which is 8% of the 379 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2010 Elantra.
At what mileage do 2010 Elantra transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 46,254 miles.
What kinds of transmission problems do owners report on the 2010 Elantra?: Owners describe hesitation before accelerating, slipping into what feels like neutral at highway speeds, jerking or lunging shifts, and rough shifting accompanied by shaking or rattling.
How does the 2010 Elantra compare to other Elantra years for this problem?: The 2010 model's 8% share of complaints in this area is similar to several other years, such as 2016 (11%) and 2018 (9%), but lower than 2020's 19% share.